KABUL: The United States is seeking to extend its current ceasefire with Iran for an additional two weeks, even as Washington has denied making such a request, Iranian media reported on Wednesday night.
According to Iran’s state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, citing information obtained by its correspondent, the U.S. has proposed extending the ceasefire. However, the report said Tehran has not agreed to the request, arguing that Washington should first honor its commitments under the existing truce and refrain from what it described as “excessive demands.”
The report comes as White House officials have confirmed that a new round of talks between the U.S. and Iran will be held in Islamabad.
Responding to the claims, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt rejected the reports, calling them inaccurate. She stressed that the United States has not requested any ceasefire extension and reaffirmed plans for upcoming negotiations with Iran.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that U.S. officials are keeping Israel informed about contacts with Iran, adding that both countries share common objectives. He also noted that Israel is prepared for any scenario, amid concerns over a possible resumption of hostilities.
The developments come as reports emerge about a potential new round of U.S.–Iran talks, while Russia’s Security Council has warned that Washington could use diplomatic engagement as a cover for possible military action against Iran.